Reporter, Hobart

• Hobart Location 
• Create distinctive news stories for the ABC 
• Base salary $84K - $94K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.   

The Role 

We are seeking a Reporter to join our Hobart newsroom. This is an exciting opportunity to source, produce and present original stories that inform and engage audiences across Tasmania and the nation. Working within a collaborative, high-performing newsroom, you'll create content for broadcast and digital platforms, contribute to editorial discussions, and help tell the stories that matter most to local communities. 

The Job 

• Research, write, produce and present compelling stories across broadcast and digital platforms. 
• Break news, identify original story ideas and develop strong editorial angles. 
• Cover live and breaking news events as required. 
• Build and maintain professional networks and community contacts to source exclusive stories. 
• Work collaboratively with producers, editors and colleagues across the ABC network. 
• Create content that reflects the diversity of Australian communities and resonates with audiences. 

Position Description:  50066456 REPORTER.pdf

About You 

You have the advanced ability to write clear, concise copy and scripts, while having a passion to create stories that reflect Australia’s diversity. You will use your sophisticated communication skills and persuasive personality to engage with talent; be inquisitive about audience insights and understand analytics to identify improvements.  

You'll have: 

• Experience reporting across broadcast, digital or multi-platform news environments, including breaking news coverage. 
• Strong news judgement, storytelling skills and the ability to generate original story ideas and cultivate contacts. 
• A demonstrated understanding of digital journalism, social media and audience engagement across platforms. 
• A current and valid drivers licence.  

We would love to see your work. Please submit material with your application online (include examples, links to websites or attach audio/video files up to 5MB). 

What we can offer you: 

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. 
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave. 
• Salary packaging. 
• ABC Mentoring. 

About the ABC 

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 60 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities. 

More info:  

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.  

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au 

If you want to know more, please contact Emily Bryan, News Editor TAS, on bryan.emily@abc.net.au 

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal. 

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers 

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position. 

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Friday 21st August